Medications

Managing the Medication List

The Medication List in VEHRDICT serves as a complete and up-to-date record of all medications prescribed to a patient. This includes current prescriptions, dosages, frequencies, durations, and over-the-counter supplements. Healthcare providers rely on this list to ensure safe prescribing practices, prevent drug interactions, and monitor patient adherence.

Medications can be entered manually during a consultation or automatically updated through integrated pharmacy systems, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in medication management.

Tutorial Video – Managing Medications in VEHRDICT

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Medication List vs. Prescription List

Understanding the difference between these two lists is critical for accurate treatment planning:

• Medication List: Includes all medications the patient is currently taking – prescriptions, OTC drugs, supplements, and those prescribed by other providers.
• Prescription List: Contains only medications prescribed by the logged-in healthcare provider through VEHRDICT.

Example – Patient Medication List

Warning: The Medication List reflects the *actual* patient use. Do not rely solely on the Prescription List when evaluating for drug interactions or contraindications.

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Key Features

1. Complete Drug Information:

  * Medication name, brand, dosage, frequency, and treatment duration.

2. Editable Entries:

  * Each medication has an 'Edit' option, allowing providers to update the medication or dosage as needed.

3. Audit Trail:

  * Changes are logged and traceable for legal and clinical auditing.

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Best Practices

• Verification:

  * During every encounter, review the list for outdated or incorrect items.

Tip: Ask patients about all medications—including herbal and OTC—at intake. Many patients forget to mention these unless prompted.

• Patient Communication:

  * Use the portal to allow patients to view and verify their current medications.

• Allergy and Interaction Checks:

  * Utilize built-in alerts in VEHRDICT to flag drug interactions or allergy conflicts.

Warning: Never assume the list is current—medication adherence and changes from outside providers are common. Confirm regularly.

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Summary

The Medication List is a core component of VEHRDICT’s clinical documentation. It ensures providers have full visibility into a patient’s pharmacological history and helps reduce risk while improving treatment effectiveness. Keeping it current, accurate, and comprehensive is critical to safe, informed patient care.

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Related Pages

• Prescriptions – Learn how to issue, renew, and e-send medications
• Encounters – See how medication updates are integrated with clinical notes
• Patient Portal – How patients can view and verify their medications